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Webster 1913 Edition


Chief justice

Chief′ jus′tice

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The presiding justice, or principal judge, of a court.
Lord Chief Justice of England
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The presiding judge of the Queen’s Bench Division of the High Court of Justice. The highest judicial officer of the realm is the Lord High Chancellor.
Chief Justice of the United States
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the presiding judge of the Supreme Court, and Highest judicial officer of the republic.